5. Changes in skin texture
On top of changes to skin temperature and skin color, a person may also experience changes to their skin texture, which can be just as distressing, if not more so, than the other two potential changes to the skin which are symptomatic of CRPS.
One change that might occur in terms of texture is that the skin on someone’s legs may suddenly appear to be shiny and thin, with an almost translucent quality. When this happens, the skin can feel very dry and prone to cracking, with more veins visible than would normally be the case.
Another example of how the skin texture might change due to CRPS is that the skin may become excessively moist and sweaty. This unexpected increase in sebum production can alter the skin’s texture in more than just a subtle way though, as excess sebum on the skin can lead to acne problems which will obviously affect the texture of someone’s skin.